Review and renew Commonwealth Avenue roadway
Resident asks for $2 million to review past plans, assess conditions and involve residents in renewing Comm Ave from Packard's Corner to the Newton line, inspired by Olmsted's inclusive vision.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Comm Ave, Packard's Corner to the Newton line, is a mess. $2 million for a review of past plans (starting with Olmsted,) evaluate the existing conditions. Involve residents in the a renewal of the roadway. What is our vision?
Who it helps and why
Olmsted's vision of parks was inclusive. Parks for everyone. "Olmsted instilled in his colleagues and apprentices the philosophy that thoughtful and purposeful landscape design, which respected natural site conditions, should provide restorative public experiences, necessary for a healthy society." [link removed]
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 23, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Brighton
- Place
- Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton, 02135
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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